Athlete Profile

You are not always going to PR but that does not mean you did not have a successful race.  Many times I’ve felt like I’ve failed but I’ve gained so much more than a PR. 

Injuries are devastating to an athlete. So after my last injury I knew that I needed to make some changes…well, several changes. From what I was putting into my body to strength training.

If you happened to be at the latest C26 Run Retreat, you would find Jeff Mitchell, C26 coached athlete, attacking the hills of Nunnelly, Tennessee. For those of you that…

The turning point for me was hiring a coach. I’d never been a consistent athlete and having someone give me workouts that challenge me, but not too much and also hold me accountable made me fall in love with training and how it makes me feel.

What two or three books would you recommend? It doesn’t have to be triathlon related, but may have helped you with motivation/balance or to get through a tough time or…

The best investment I’ve made is getting personal coaching from Coach Robbie. I had been training for triathlon for years through generic online or group training plans.

As a former collegiate track athlete with over 30 years of competitive running experience, pace has always mattered a great deal.  Like a pass/fail indictment on whether my training on any given day was good enough. 

Get a GOOD coach and stay off the internet! Bottom line. Until you get a good feel for the sport, it’s best to take advice from a professional.